McSorley's Old Ale House
Pub$$$$
East Village, New York
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"Light or dark beer 🍺 Always a great time!"(15 Tips)
"Literally a spit and sawdust place"(11 Tips)
"... dark beer, loved the light beer-- can't go wrong with your beer choice here"(11 Tips)
"Oldest bar in NYC! Definitely worth a visit"(6 Tips)
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NYHistoryJuly 24, 2012It is said that Abraham Lincoln visited this bar with Peter Cooper after his Cooper Union Address. Operating for over 150 years, this "men only" club opened its doors to women in 1970.
Emily MeskillApril 19, 2014I was literally pushed out of the way by one guy that worked there 3 times. Don't let so many people in if you cant handle the crowd
Andy GrayMay 26, 2013Don't go on a Saturday! Too packed and full of knobs! Also have guys working the floor who I wouldn't have mopping the floor in a whore house!
Michael ClarkeOctober 13, 2010Heat Irish bar with lots of history. Order one beer and get two!! You have a choice of light or dark, both are good options.
NYC health inspectors made them clean up the century old cobwebs. But the beer is still good and the mustard his still spicy. Cheers!
- Lance TuckerAugust 16, 2018
Light or dark. Don't get cute with the waiters... they'll put you in your place.
Katherine M.April 28, 2014Classic; read Up in the Old Hotel first. My friend Kylie says, "Before anything else, McSorley's."
Go to McSorley's and order Dark or Light beer. Have your friend order the other type. They come in sets of two half-pint glasses, so trade a beer with your friend and try both!
Matthew KoppelAugust 21, 2011Come here while the sun is still up and you can actually enjoy yourself and hear what other people are saying.
John SampognaFebruary 24, 2012Go up to a bartender and say @jessebrightman 3 times really fast. You can thank me for what happens next.
Ladies, there's no mirror in the bathroom. Bring your own ;-)
10/10!! Incredible history, cold delicious beer, authentic old style sandwiches, and an awesome atmosphere. Check out this video for the history on the place! https://youtu.be/t6ThJe3Foyc
Jay CareyJanuary 11, 2011Oldest bar in NYC. They serve only two types of beer, McSorley's dark or light ale. They're both great.
Kristina ShahoianApril 2, 2012oldest bar in town. Cash only. Choice of alcohol is dark beer or light beer. I prefer dark.
Danny SauterOctober 9, 2011You'll feel so manly after a few rounds. Follow up by chopping down a tree, building a table, or wrestling a bear.
margaretMarch 22, 2010great banter. go early on sundays to get a seat. stick with the beer because food is not their forte. its a must for any new yorker
Rebecca MazzaDecember 25, 2015You'll get 2 glasses of beer for one to make a pint. Don't bother asking for booze because they don't serve it
Jack FSeptember 1, 2011Drinking a million light and dark beers with ex dublin footballers while one of the lads passes out on te street outside. Savage craic!!:-)
ColJuly 4, 2010The dark is the best! Sat at the same table all night, and met so many new people! Favorite location in nyc
Eva HeijnenMay 17, 2015Went here on a Friday night, the place was packed!! No room for us. Loud people and no music, so we went to another place. But the people inside looked happy
Josh BabetskiAugust 15, 2011They have both kinds of beer: light and dark. Avoid the cracker and onion plate. Cash only!
LindsJuly 7, 2010This place has been around for a while. Abe Lincoln & John Lennon both have drank here. Afterwards, walk down the street and check out Burp Castle.
J CrowleyOctober 6, 2011Notice the wishbones hanging over the bar. They were left by soldiers before leaving for World War I and never returned...
Price PadgettJuly 30, 2012This is where Abraham Lincoln used to drink when he was in NYC. Enough said.
History lives there with a true Ny attitude... Don't cross the waiter !
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McSorley's Old Ale House
15 E 7th St (btwn Cooper Sq & 3rd Ave)
New York, NY 10003
United States
New York, NY 10003
United States
McSorley's Old Ale House has been a gathering place, a watering hole, the subject of art and literature and even a supreme court controversy. Established in 1854 - McSorley's can boast of being New York City's oldest continuously operated saloon.
Open until 1:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sat
- 11:00 AM–1:00 AM
- Sun
- 1:00 PM–1:00 AM
(212) 473-9148
View menu on https://mcsorleysoldalehouse.nyc/menu
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